Care Day
Awards
Care Day is all about celebrating and connecting young people with lived experience of care. We’re recognising care experienced young people who have had a significant achievement, or who have made a contribution to their community.
Community Champion
Sponsored by: Youth Justice Agency
Community Champion, Simran Ali, and Highly Commended Cerie Ceillam and Mohammad Cibaar, with Stephen Martin, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Agency
Rising Star in Employment
Sponsored by: Administrative Data Research Centre (ADRC NI)
Rising Star in Employment, Robel Mehari, with Martina Moore, Department of Health
Highly Commended winners in the Rising Star in Employment category were Kirsty McCrudden and Caitlin Mullan.
Wellbeing Champion
Sponsored by: Foster Care Associates
Wellbeing Champion, Remi Stevens, with NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn.
Highly Commended winners were Asma Osmen and Aaron Copeland.
Student of the Year
Sponsored by: Ulster University
Student of the Year, Abdullah Alfadil, with Dominic McSherry, Ulster University
Highly Commended Student of the Year were Emily Brolly and Robyn Flanaghan.
Social Action Champion
Sponsored by: Action for Children NI Fostering Service
Social Action Champion, the Data Research Advisory Group, including Dr Sarah McKenna (ARD NI), with Helen McKenzie, Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland.
Highly Commended were YourSay Group and Children’s Court Guardian Youth Board.
Care Hero
Care Heroes – Marie Ferguson (pictured), John Belshaw & Deirdre Knocker
Spirit of VOYPIC
Spirit of VOYPIC Award Winners: Sophie Molloy (pictured), Salem Habte and Rowan McMahon
Special Recognition
Special Recognition Award Winners: Erin Bowen, pictured with her son Teddy and Josephine Dowell.